Proverbs 16:26-29 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

26. The hungrier you are,the harder you work.

27. Worthless people plan trouble.Even their words burnlike a flaming fire.

28. Gossip is no good!It causes hard feelingsand comes between friends.

29. Don't trust violent people.They will mislead youto do the wrong thing.

Proverbs 16